Are shippers intentionally detaining drivers?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by poongdool, Jan 21, 2021.
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wait until you go to south ga in the summer to pick up corn. you will choke on nats and lose your hearing at the ice shed
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I always go in and check with them after 2 hours and ask how much longer. Generally get a non committal commitment.
I tell them no worries. I'm on $35 hour detention now. I going back to the truck and watch TV. Take your time.
The idea of the driver being able to make money while waiting for them, seems to irritate them.
I even had lumpers, that were only about a third of the way through their count after 4 hours, say screw it and signed my bills on the spot when I told them that.truckguy391, Gearjammin' Penguin, JolliRoger and 3 others Thank this. -
You could be driving for BillyBob’s Alligator Eatery.
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I'm not taking their side, just letting you know that what's happening to you isn't some kind of conspiracy. You're just another truck, they see hundreds every year, and your individual problem doesn't mean anything to them.
If you get in their face they know how to deal with that, too.
Just remember the shipper and make sure not to come back again. That's really all you can do. -
The buyer usually gave me a list of products that could be cut if needed and they were not bashful about going up a shippers arse if they got stupid.
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That's on me of course for running for elog exempt companies...I was getting too old to keep that pace up !austinmike and bzinger Thank this.
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